HO Scale: EMD GP9 - DCC Ready - Southern Pacific 'Halloween'

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Athearn Genesis HO Scale: GP9 - DCC & Sound - SP 'Halloween'

In 1949, EMD introduced the GP7. The basic design followed most diesel switchers with the addition of a short hood instead of an end-cab. The hoods were also full height to better accommodate the diesel engine and mechanical and electrical components.

In 1954 EMD upgraded the GP7 to become the 1,750 horsepower GP9. Externally, the first GP9s were virtually unchanged from the last GP7s. Later versions would include different louver arrangements and the last ones would come without the frame skirting. The GP9 was availalbe with all of the fuel tank, steam generator, and dynamic brake options as the GP7 including "torpedo boats."

SP/TNO FEATURES:

Delivered in 1956 as part of an order for 94 SP and 10 TNO units. Used on freight service everywhere on the SP system. All units:

Phase II GP9s

Newly designed Nathan P-3 horn

Newly designed large SP style armrests on cab

Standard sunshades

Cab wind deflectors

Tall drop steps

Footboards

#5648-#5692:

Black widow paint

Front & rear Gyralights (effect on DCC/sound version)

Non-operating front & rear red emergency lights

Modified fuel tank skirts and stacked SP lettering on long hood as commonly seen on GP9 units starting in the 1960s